Aurora Theatre Inc is located in Lawrenceville, GA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Aurora Theatre Inc employed 91 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aurora Theatre Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Aurora Theatre Inc generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AURORA THEATRE IS COMMITTED TO PRODUCING QUALITY, PROFESSIONAL THEATRE FOR THE SOUTHEAST, NORTH GEORGIA, AND OUR MOST ARDENT SUPPORTERS, THE RESIDENTS OF GWINNETT COUNTY. WE WILL SERVE THESE COMMUNITIES BY OFFERING ENTERTAINMENT THAT NURTURES A LOVE OF THEATRE AND DEVELOPS A NEW GENERATION OF THEATRE GOERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDING EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF PERFORMING ARTS VIA THEATRE.
PROVIDING EDUCATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF PERFORMING ARTS VIA THEATRE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anthony Rodriguez President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $80,500 |
Ann-Carol Pence Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $65,500 | |
Randy Foster Vice Charima | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Melody Glouten Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Dr Laura Holland Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
David Welden Board Presid | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,243,798 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,454,762 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $133,720 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,698,560 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,266,608 |
Investment income | -$284,283 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,172,461 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $146,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,360 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $971,180 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $92,242 |
Payroll taxes | $93,657 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,920 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,352 |
Advertising and promotion | $99,397 |
Office expenses | $339,434 |
Information technology | $119,076 |
Royalties | $49,877 |
Occupancy | $585,921 |
Travel | $68,302 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,725 |
Interest | $11,764 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $74,627 |
Insurance | $23,670 |
All other expenses | $46,161 |
Total functional expenses | $3,780,948 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,368,106 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,359,072 |
Accounts receivable, net | $244,586 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $88,556 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $422,264 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,605,123 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,004,854 |
Total assets | $10,092,561 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $255,071 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $819,232 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $321,751 |
Other liabilities | $3,549,708 |
Total liabilities | $4,945,762 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,187,608 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,959,191 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,092,561 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Aurora Theatre Inc has recieved totaling $679,121.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: CONSTRUCTION OF NEW THEATER SPACES AS PART OF THE LAWRENCEVILLE ARTS CENTER. | $500,000 |
Peach State Fcu Cares Foundation Inc Lawrenceville, GA PURPOSE: ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $67,300 |
Brace Family Foundation Inc Waynesville, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
Shubert Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Primerica Foundation Inc Duluth, GA PURPOSE: VIRTUAL ARTS EDUCATION FOR HISPANIC STUDENTS AND GENERAL PUBLIC | $15,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Asolo Theater Inc Sarasota, FL | $39,065,744 | $11,173,577 |
Riverside Theatre Inc Vero Beach, FL | $44,506,198 | $8,851,736 |
Florida Studio Theatre Inc Sarasota, FL | $37,267,894 | $9,853,127 |
Venice Theatre Inc Venice, FL | $7,118,612 | $5,710,001 |
The Naples Players Inc Naples, FL | $22,577,856 | $12,453,721 |
Aurora Theatre Inc Lawrenceville, GA | $10,092,561 | $4,172,461 |
Actors Playhouse Productions Inc Coral Gables, FL | $3,896,011 | $4,416,783 |
Orlando Shakespeare Theater Inc Orlando, FL | $6,529,809 | $4,359,887 |
Tampa Theatre Inc Tampa, FL | $11,330,345 | $3,845,345 |
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Inc Montgomery, AL | $8,144,651 | $3,904,984 |
Orlando Repertory Theatre Inc Orlando, FL | $2,714,960 | $3,553,699 |
Gulfshore Playhouse Inc Naples, FL | $41,093,370 | $22,898,859 |